1. Domain Eukarya
Kingdom Fungi

2. Traits
Nutrition mode heterotrophic
Food is digested where externally
Eukaryotes
Most are multicellular
Most have hyphae (filaments) that form a branching network called a mycelium.

3. Cell walls of chitin.
Most are nonmotile. No cilia or flagella on any cells
At times a rapid growth rate.
Examples:
Unicellular yeast
Multicellular mold, mushroom, & mildew

4. mushroom

5. Penicillin mold

6. mildew

7. What are lichens and why are they important?
A mutualistic relationship of algae (or cyanobacteria) and fungi.
Importance: food for animals, break down rock to form new soil.

9. What are mycorrhizae and why are they important?
A mutualistic relationship between fungi and some plant roots. Fungi aids plant in absorbing minerals.

11. List some parasitic fungi. Explain the disease they cause.
1. athlete’s foot

12. 2. Smut – Plant disease

13. 3. Rust- plant disease